Buying a New Mouse Wont Solve the Problem
Gaming mice are generally built to withstand heavy use.
Even so, very few of them can handle years of regular use without developing issues over time.
Not to mention that the rubberized side grips wear out over time.
Grip tape doesn’t feel as nice to use, and it seems to accumulate dirt more easily.
A good example of planned obsolescence in computer mice is the use ofinferior micro switcheslike the mushy-feeling Chinese Omrons.
Once youfind your perfect mouse, you’ll want to continue using it.
you could have fun experimenting with different micro switches until you find the one that is your favorite.
They’re miles better than the soft, mushy Omrons that come standard on the G502.
ensure the new pads have curved edges to reduce dust accumulation.
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I did that with my old G502 because I wanted toupgrade to a wireless model.
So, how do you actually go about fixing a mouse?
The good news is that most mouse repairs are surprisingly easy to do, even without prior experience.
Ismar Hrnjicevic / How-To Geek
You don’t need any advanced tools to repair your mouse.
Still, even without a hot-swappable board, replacing switches isn’t that difficulteven I can do it!
Fixing your mouse is a great way to upgrade it while also saving money.
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Don’t forget to fix your new mouse if it breaks a few years down the road!
Ismar Hrnjicevic / How-To Geek
Ismar Hrnjicevic / How-To Geek
